by RNE | Nov 20, 2019 | Announcements, Education, Options
By Stephanie Wissig Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I like the simple wholesomeness of the holiday–a special meal with friends and family–no presents, no fuss. I like the tradition of spending the day in the kitchen tending to the turkey, prepping sides,...
by RNE | Sep 2, 2018 | Donor Egg, Infertility, IVF, Medical, Options
By Dory Ziperstein, LCSW, MPH The search for an egg donor can be based on a variety of criteria: cultural or ethnic background, education, athletic, or artistic talent. Now there is a new tool for parents to search for their “perfect” match in an egg donor: facial...
by RNE | Nov 10, 2015 | Adoption, Education, LGBT, Options
By Diane Tomaz, Director of Family Support Services Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) Of the more than 600 children in Massachusetts foster care, every last one wants a family and a place to call home. What does it take to adopt a child from...
by RNE | Dec 1, 2014 | Adoption, ART, Donor Egg, IVF, LGBT, Options, Surrogacy
“So, which of you is the real Mom?” This is the kind of question, amongst many others, that LGBTQ families hear when they are out and about with their children, which thankfully is happening in growing numbers, even though the sensitivity of questions has yet to catch...
by RNE | Apr 24, 2014 | Education, Options, Support
By Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD Brigham & Women’s Hospital Even in the age of highly effective assisted reproduction, the uterus remains an essential and irreplaceable component of successful fertility treatment. Common benign gynecologic condition such as...
by RNE | Apr 23, 2014 | Advocacy, IVF, Options
By Mary Elizabeth Sabatini, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Fertility Center She walked into my office and met my greeting with a warm hand shake and a smile. She was a sophisticated-looking woman in her early 30s. She struck me as a confident person who knew she was...